By Michael Joyce This may sound like a dish based around the salmon but, it is in fact, a dish showcasing the tender spring Sprouting Broccoli. The fatty salmon, roasted in a miso marinade, is the perfect foil for the mild ...
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Swiss Chard, Garlic Scape & Turmeric Curry >
By Michael Joyce This curry comes together super quick with the help from some key pantry staples. Namely, coconut milk & chickpeas. Paired with tender, late spring leafy greens (spinach would work, too) and steamed brown rice, you have a ...
Simple Squash Soup >
By Alysha Melnyk This soup is simple, dairy free, and contains minimal ingredients. This is one of my quick go-to recipes any time I roast kabocha, butternut, and acorn squash. The simple trick: use a blender and blend the roasted ...
How to Toast Squash Seeds >
By Alysha Melnyk I used to always discard the seeds when I made squash, but in recent years I have saved the seeds and toasted them for future snacks, salads, and toast toppings. Toasting squash seeds is super simple, and ...
How to Roast Squash >
By Alysha Melnyk I love squash, but cooking squash used to to be a huge struggle for me because I felt like the act of cutting the squash in half for roasting was too much of an effort (and honestly ...
Carrot Salad with Golden Raisins and Tahini >
By Alysha Melnyk Carrot salads are a popular dish at potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings. I have tasted versions with pineapple added, cream based dressings, and vinaigrette dressings. This salad is a simpler, lighter version with only five ingredients. I ...
French Shallot and Herb Vinaigrette >
By Alysha Melnyk A classic, easy recipe that is perfect for dipping vegetables in or drizzling on salad. I first became familiarized with French vinaigrette after my brother made it for a salad upon returning home from being abroad in ...
Cantaloupe, Black Sesame and Honey over Yogurt >
By Alysha Melnyk Fresh cantaloupe is certainly delicious on its own, but if you are looking for an easy recipe to "dress it up" a bit this one combines a handful of simple yet bold flavors. In this dish, I ...
Tzatziki Styled Cucumber Salad >
By Alysha Melnyk Tzatziki is a signature dish of Southeast Europe and Middle Eastern cuisines. Traditionally, Tzatziki is made from a salted yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic, salt, olive oil, occasionally vinegar and/or lemon juice, and herbs like dill, ...
Pico de Gallo >
By Alysha Melnyk Pico de Gallo, also referred to as "Salsa Fresca" and/or "Salsa Cruda" is the type of fresh salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. Traditional Pico de Gallo is created from chopped tomato, chopped onion, serrano peppers, salt, ...
Oven Blistered Shishito Peppers >
By Alysha Melnyk Shishito peppers are a true delicacy of summer. They are typically not a spicy pepper (although occasionally a few in your bunch may be!) and tend to be more savory than sweet. The best way to prepare ...
Stovetop Asian Eggplant >
By Alysha Melnyk Asian eggplants are a long, slender variety of eggplant. They are deep purple in color and can be prepared similarly to a typical Italian eggplant variety. However, Asian eggplants are slightly more delicate in texture and have ...
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